In high doses, fish oil capsules reduce levels of triglycerides and raise HDL (good) cholesterol levels in the blood. In low doses, fish oil reduces the stickiness of blood cells (platelets), reduces inflammation in the blood vessels, and may reduce irregular beats in the heart.

Bile Acid ResinsThis medication binds bile in your intestines and prevents it from returning to your liver, which causes the liver to remove cholesterol from your blood.